SPD

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I'm 23 weeks on my second pregnancy and I'm fairly sure I have the onset of SPD. I had very bad groin pain on my right side during the night and couldn't get comfortable. It's still there. Does this sound like SPD? If so, is there anything I can do to avoid it getting worse? I didn't have this problem on my first pregnancy.

Sounds like it. I went to my gp at 22 weeks with the same thing and told them I though it was spd. It came on one evening and was excruciating! They referred me to a physio who gave me daily exercises to do. I do 10 minutes pilates each morning and exercises on a birth ball every night and im pleased to say now at 32 weeks im almost completely back to normal. I have now upped it to include a walk up to the shops and back. Don't leave it as it will get worse and you can end up on crutches. If you have a job where you are sitting or standing for long periods talk to them about making adjustments or reducing your hours. I had a friend who tried to 'soilder on' through it and she continued to have it long after pregnancy. Take action as soon as you can and you should be fine

Ps- the physio only gave me the birth ball exercises and told me to introduce short bursts of yoga or pilates. The pilates dvd I use is free on youtube 'prenatal pilates 10 minute solution' if that helps.

Oh brilliant, great tips there. Thanks so much. I don't know what I did with my birthing ball from the last time. Must root it out.

Hi! I had this and a great tip I heard was to put a bin liner on the car seat to help you swivel round and get out easily. My midwife said I had to 'be like duchess Kate at all times and keep those knees together!' Hope you feel better soon x

I had it bad with both of mine. The best thing you can do is sleep with a thick pillow between your knees.